Lynette Wood
Lynette Wood is an Australian diplomat who served as Acting High Commissioner and Chargé d’Affaires to the Australian High Commission in the United Kingdom from May 2022 to January 2023.[1] She held the position of Australian Ambassador to Switzerland, Germany and Liechtenstein from September 2016 to 2020. She succeeded David Ritchie[2][3] and was replaced by Philip Green.[4] In May 2022, Wood was appointed as Acting Australian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.[5] In September 2022, it was announced that Stephen Smith would succeed Wood as High Commissioner.[6][7]
Lynette Wood | |
|---|---|
| Ambassador of Australia to Germany | |
| In office September 2016 – 2020 | |
| Preceded by | David Ritchie |
| Succeeded by | Philip Green |
| Ambassador of Australia to Switzerland | |
| In office September 2016 – 2020 | |
| Preceded by | David Ritchie |
| Succeeded by | Philip Green |
| Personal details | |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
Wood graduated with a Master of Arts (International Relations) from the Australian National University, a Graduate Diploma in Foreign Affairs and Trade from Monash University, and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from the University of Sydney.[2]
References edit
- ^ Osborne, Paul (5 May 2022). "Australia sends senior diplomat to London". 7 News. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
- ^ a b Bishop, Julie (26 August 2016). (Press release). Australian Government. Archived from the original on 27 August 2016.
- ^ Payne, Marise (2019). "Alex Gallacher: Australian Ambassador inquiry (Question No. 1209)". Hansard: Australian Senate. Parliament of Australia. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- ^ "Australian Ambassadors and other representatives". DFAT. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
- ^ Osborne, Paul (5 May 2022). "Australia sends senior diplomat to London". 7 News. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
- ^ Wong, Penny (30 September 2022). (Press release). Minister for Foreign Affairs, Australian Government. Archived from the original on 17 October 2022. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
- ^ Hurst, Daniel (30 September 2022). "Stephen Smith named UK high commissioner as government flags fewer political appointments". The Guardian Australia. Retrieved 5 November 2022.